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Business Development Manager

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Overview of role

Our Sales professionals are the architects of our growth and the face of our business. Our Sales teams don’t just sell services; they consult with clients to build integrated security solutions that protect people, property, and assets worldwide.

In this role, you will leverage G4S’s global reputation and cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges for our clients. Whether you are hunting for new business or expanding existing partnerships, you are at the heart of our mission to create a safer world.

What else could you be doing?

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Strategic Account Management

If you love building long-term, deep-rooted relationships and navigating the complex needs of multi-national corporations you could move from transactional sales to managing our largest global partnerships.

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Bid & Solution Design

Our bid teams are the engine room behind our sales efforts, designing the complex technical solutions we pitch to our customers. If you have a passion for the ‘how’, you’ll work with our business experts to integrate modern solutions into winning proposals.

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Sales Leadership & Strategy

If you excel at hitting targets and want to move into a Regional Sales Director or Head of Business Development role you can use your frontline sales success to lead the next generation of G4S sales professionals.

Business Development Manager

Ireland

Job ID: 9057
Job category: Functional
Location: Ireland
Date posted: 21/04/2026
Closing date: 30/06/2026

We are seeking a proven sales person with strong technical knowledge of Electronic Security Systems, CCTV/ Access Control/ Intruder Alarms (some knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems would be an advantage but is not essential), to cover the Dublin and surrounding areas.

The key focus of this role is to develop key strategic relationships, achieve sales targets and grow G4S Fire & Security Systems (G4S FSS) profitability, through the successful winning of new business with existing (40%) and new customers (60%).

We seek applications from experienced new business developers who have a demonstrably successful track record within the integrated fire and security market space, winning contracts in this challenging environment, whilst delivering excellent account management/support and

developing existing customers and contacts.

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve and exceed sales targets in line with the business strategy and individual targets whilst nurturing strong, professional and credible working relationships with the customer base. Sales achievements will be rewarded with a very attractive basic salary, motivating bonus scheme, car and benefits.

What you will be doing

  • Achieve sales/order intake targets so that the business achieves its strategic plan for profitable and sustainable growth from new and existing customers
  • Identify, qualify and win new opportunities
  • Proactively manage relationships and drive business growth from existing strategic, key and core customers
  • Develop relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within target markets and client organisations so that G4S FSS image is enhanced and growth is realised
  • Conduct surveys and assist with associated designs and quotations
  • Facilitate and deliver demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients and existing customers
  • Work alongside installations and service departments to ensure project delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.
  • To be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
  • To fully comply with all Quality, Environmental Health and Safety directives including but not limited to PPE, Accident Reporting, RAMS
  • Proactively research the market and competitors to maximise our positioning and provide intelligence in relation to products, pricing, performance and presentation, reviewing business
  • objectives and plan ahead in line with business plans & annual fiscal targets.
  • Provide up-to-date and accurate pipeline forecasts
  • Produce accurate monthly reports in a timely manner
  • Identify and progress pre-qualification requirements
  • Manage internal relationships and leverage internal resources/expertise to leverage sales
  • Maintain the company's customer information database (Salesforce) and ensure that the management team are kept fully informed through regular feedback and reports
  • Negotiate commercial arrangements with customers subject to agreed and approved criteria.
  • Work alongside the bid and design teams in the development of proposals, system designs & quotations and assist with preparation of quotations and tenders for new and existing customers and following up in a very professional manner.
  • Provide design, technical estimating and buying support for the business

What we are looking for

  • Experience of dealing with customers at all levels
  • Strong technical proven sales ability in the security and/or fire market (multi-discipline technical ability is not necessary but preferable)
  • Knowledge of market leading CCTV and access control systems
  • Proven success in sales
  • Track record in negotiating major contracts for installation and maintenance contracts of all sizes up to 2m Euros
  • A professional and solutions-based approach to exceeding customer service requirements
  • Expertise in pipeline development and conversion
  • Success in both developing new business and growing established customer accounts
  • Knowledge of/experience of working with high end clients and major contractors
  • Key competencies comprising selling, interpersonal and team-working skills
  • Excellence in both verbal and written communication including bid writing and support to marketing colleagues
  • IT literate with a knowledge of MS Office based packages is preferable

There are also some must haves

  • 5 Year checkable work history or evidence to support any period of unemployment, self-employment or time spent in full time education during that period
  • Right to work unrestricted in the UK/EU
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Clean manual driving license, with no more than 6 points.
  • Enhanced DBS.
  • Some government sites will require further screening.

What are the benefits of working for G4S

  • Great basic salary, OTE circa 110,000 Euros.
  • Company car or allowance.
  • Commission.
  • Great pension.
  • 25 days holiday plus 10 bank holidays.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Extensive further product & H&S training.
  • Perks at work scheme.
  • Career progression.

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Success Profile

Our Sales teams are at the heart of our customer relationships and operate under the G4S Way of Selling framework. Here are the qualities that will make you successful in a sales role:

  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Strategic thinking
  • Resilience & Drive
  • Technical literacy
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Integrity

Hear from one of your Sales colleagues

I am really enjoying my role as a Business Development Manager. I have a passion for sales, and this is an excellent opportunity to develop my career further, I’ve had the chance to meet experienced business professionals from a variety of sectors, which has been incredibly valuable in expanding my knowledge and skills.

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Your Future Pathway

It takes someone special to lead our sales teams, working directly with our customers and prospects. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career mastering sales fundamentals and now design and implement complex sales strategies for multinational corporations.

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Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and are designed to ensure you have access to the things you need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world. For our sales teams we offer:

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Competitive incentives

A performance-driven commission or bonus structure that rewards your hard work and results.

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Global opportunities

With a presence in over 85 countries, your success in this role can open doors to international career paths within the G4S and Allied Universal family.

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Professional development

Access to ongoing learning via the MyLearning portal, specific sales training as part of the G4S Way of Selling, leadership programs for wider professional development, and access to our industry experts to keep you at the forefront of the security industry.

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